Honestly I couldn’t use isopods as live food, because they’re just so damn cute!
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Justice J. Srisuk I completely understand! 😊👍
@aliaskt5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@drebodollaz35045 жыл бұрын
They look like freshly molted dubia nymphs
@goldmamba24685 жыл бұрын
Lol I use them to feed my baby spiders and centipedes.
@blairiana5 жыл бұрын
They're actually also SUPER useful for maintaining a bioactive terrarium, vivarium, or paludarium for your reptile or amphibian!
@ViewThis.6 жыл бұрын
When I was 7 years old, I had an intuitive feeling that I could put Roly Polies in water and they would live. So I did. They crawled around under the water like it was nothing. Only 30 years later did I learn they have gills. I don't know how long they can live under water though.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
View This They can indeed survive underwater for some time, though the terrestrial species can’t survive there forever. There are some semiaquatic species that seem to be equally at home in water or on land. 👍
@waterbottle86924 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax Pets Does it harm them to put them in water for a while to watch them?
@KandyKornerGurl4 жыл бұрын
They seem to be fine and sometimes traverse these small puts of water to get to rotten logs and stuff.
@hunters.dicicco14104 жыл бұрын
Water Bottle asked by a dude named Water Bottle lmao
@conlon43323 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax There are also ones that live entirely in the ocean, and they can get _huge!_
@isopodd49526 жыл бұрын
isopod isopod isopod isopod isopod isopod
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
isopod :D Isopods are awesome 😊👍
@isopodd49526 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax thanks
@KaiSub5 жыл бұрын
I *love* isopods! They're not only adorable, but they're a great clean up crew for my tarantulas!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Lizz Wellne Indeed they are, I use them as a cleanup crew for various species too! 😊👍
@PlecsExotics32 жыл бұрын
man I always wanted a tarantula but I don't have the things to keep them... In the future I guess...
@siyg Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how much the substrate and preferences have changed over the years. I’m not sure if I already made this comment on a different video but I’m still doing it
@Aquarimax Жыл бұрын
True! The differences in husbandry between now and then show how adaptable isopods are!
@Brandogamer2932 жыл бұрын
I keep them as pets, my little brother is absolutely FASCINATED by them :>
@tommyvictorbuch69604 жыл бұрын
As a photographer, I know about ISO and tripods. It isn't quite the same, though 😁 These "modern trilobites" are fascinating.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Tommy Victor Buch 🤣👍 They are very like modern trilobites!!
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
I inadvertently left out a short scene in which I explained that supplementary calcium is a good idea for isopods. I have given them crushed oyster shell, cuttlebone, and powdered reptile calcium...(edit) as well as powdered eggshell. Check out the links in the description if you are interested in purchasing isopod foods and supplies.
@soyborne.bornmadeandundone13426 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I feel kind of over whelmed as I'm very new to this. Learned a lot about dart frogs and aquarium set up but now I'm learning about isopods and springtails which is just another thing I need to understand better and master. I'm getting there lol... So thanks again for these great tips.
@benjamin73236 жыл бұрын
Do you add powdered calcium to the substrate or to their food? I've wondered if they would eat it on it's own or not
@soyborne.bornmadeandundone13425 жыл бұрын
I do both. Seems to be working out good. What's annoying is those dust mites and grain mites. They seem to be stealing my isopod and spring tail food. PUNKS! But it's not a big deal for me luckily. I just try to collect those lil punks and throw them in with the dart frogs since they will eat them too lol. They never seem to out compete my isopods and spring tales. Who knows how bad the future will be but so far after 2 months of keeping spring tales and isopods they have been reproducing well : ) Get cheap cuddlefish bone stuff from a pet store or online shopping. Also look into repashy calcium. They have a great mix that has vitamins in it too. Better deal than the competition I have found. It's the one with the yellow gecko on the cover art of the container. Yeah Aquarimax! Thanks for the heart. I got 2 auratus dart frogs recently. The green and black camo kind. They are awesome. Goofy. Shy. But they are getting bigger and more silly lol. I got them from one of the Texas herp shows. Pretty sweet. Something interesting happened with bean beetles for me. I recently got some at a herp show and decided to start a fresher colony of bean beetles. Bought the beans and put them in there. BUT... Before I put them in there I calcium dusted them. THEY ALL DIED IN THE NEW COLONY : ( So I tried again without the dusting this time and it seems to have worked a lot better. Perhaps dusting isn't a good idea with bean beetles in particular. Works just fine with isopods and fruit flies but maybe it's bad for the bean beetles. And thanks again for your tips on fruit fly goo Aquarimax. I recently got into your vids on your recipe and added my own touch as well with the repashy bug powder activated with hot water for fruit flies. Works really well : )
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
imby i usually just sprinkle it in separately on the substrate. 👍
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
A Halo Reach guy who pooped on C4dburys_the_w0lf I am glad it has been helpful! 👍
@MasriBenzBaby5 жыл бұрын
Who else thinks these bug babies are adorable?? 😁🦗
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
GalaxyDonut I do! 😊👍
@SlapStyleAnims10 ай бұрын
Me!
@feliciafoster61655 жыл бұрын
I am really starting to develop an interest for these cute little bugs. I don't even know where to start, but this video helps. Thank you.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Felicia Foster You’re welcome! This video has more info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fniucpV-g6Z-j5Y As will my website: www.aquarimax.com/isopod-care/
@KingFluffs5 жыл бұрын
They're so cute. I want some now.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
KingFluffs They are so fun! 😊👍
@KingFluffs5 жыл бұрын
I bet! I remember before when I set up bird houses for wild sparrows (they used my roof instead, like always. lol) lots of Woodlice ended up hiding behind them in the shade kinda like it was one of those bug hotels.
@holic_shot4 жыл бұрын
Came here looking for a meme, stayed watching and came away informed. Nice video.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
That’s great, thanks for watching!
@demongoddessx33 жыл бұрын
I finally decided to keep some , I have 5 now & I'm very happy with them.. cutest little guys ever
@michaelwescott80644 жыл бұрын
Popsicle sticks and hotglue make great framing for your ventholes.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Michael Wescott great idea!
@VocaPigeon4 жыл бұрын
All of your isopod videos have been making me so happy. Such cute little guys ♥ I can't wait to care for some isopods of my own.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
VocaPigeon I’m glad you are enjoying the videos! I hope you are able to get some soon!
@Smashy-rw8kr6 жыл бұрын
I remember making a small farm of isopods in a big jar with moist. I would take it to school at 4th grade in a black bag and hiding it under the table. I would usually put in a few more isopods afterschool in the gardens. It was a great experience studying these creatures in a small DIY terrain.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Smashy 2018 I remember doing similar jar setups when it was a kid. 👍
@andresibarra99144 жыл бұрын
i was keeping my isopods wrong until this video. God bless real isopod hours
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
a random guy whit a dino they are pretty adaptable, but I am glad it helped! 👍
@Shadowisurdoom Жыл бұрын
i just found some in my backyard. i have the curl up ones and some more flat ones.
@daanvandongen14225 жыл бұрын
i usually just put a rock in my backyard and topple it over a month later. boom there they are!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Daan van Dongen I have used that technique myself with great success!
@Cleosz3 жыл бұрын
I'm from Brazil and I'm not fluent in English, but I understood some information and enjoy so much the video! thanks for the content, isopods are cute :3
@Aquarimax3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!! 😊👍
@speckledjim_4 жыл бұрын
Gotta save this video, this is isopod gold!
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Mitch Mckenzie I am glad you have found it helpful! 👍🏽
@EdMayfair3 жыл бұрын
They love dead flies, bees or wasps. Mine go almost immediately after them, it's their absolute favourite.
@Aquarimax3 жыл бұрын
Mine love pest moths, post swat.
@nickthepick1206 жыл бұрын
You deserve more subscribers; Amazing Channel!!!
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
NickTheFox23 :3 Thank you! That’s what I like to hear! 😊👍
@ProgressiveDiscussions5 жыл бұрын
Has anyone seen or know about this really cool species called the rubber ducky Isopod from the jungles of Thailand, and is this species currently captive bred? I can imagine the rip off prices for this potential huge seller.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
I got some! kzbin.info/www/bejne/amqogZqCntSfl80
@davistalhone94824 жыл бұрын
Great clip, Rus. I was at the creek this past spring, catching up some freshly hatched crays and scuds for the aquarium and must have scooped a little substrate containing a young caecidotea within. A few weeks ago I happened to be looking in my tank when a full sized aquatic iso came crawling out of the mud at the bottom and into the plants. I guess conditions were right! Never knew he was there. I enjoy watching him when he occasionally comes out of cover.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Davis Talhone Great find! The first species of isopod I ever kept and bred, over 30 years ago, were caecidotea. I scooped a number of them out of an irrigation canal and put them in my 10-gallon aquarium...soon there were lots of them!
@davistalhone94824 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax I regret that mine is the lone specimen in my tank.. Having them multiply would be great. When the spring weather comes for us in the northeast, I'll see if I can't wrangle him up some cohorts. Quite an elusive guy. He disappears for long periods at a time, almost convinced he's no longer with us only to reappear to feed before going back into the detritus once more.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Davis Talhone I do hope you are able to find a few more...if you can get a population going they’ll be milling around the tank all the time.
@caiocesar6515 жыл бұрын
Wow...I had no idea people would cultivate them, this is new to me... I use to revolve the plants pots here at home and get some to feed my fishes, they love eating those... I'm starting to pity them and having a different view knowing now that they're keep as pets, right now considering cultivating them too haha...Thanks for the video!!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Caio Cesar I know what you mean... I started keeping them as live food/ clean up crew...they are still excellent as a cleanup crew, but now I see them as pets as well.. 😊👍
@jonnyb.animationstutorials71193 жыл бұрын
I've got a Jar full of them. I had an issue with fruit fly maggots getting into their food once, but it's fixed now. For their substrate, I just used soil from the ground, sticks, and whenever they need it, I throw in some Succulent leaves (Non poisonous succulent) and sometimes small pieces of potatoes.
@Kimmaline5 жыл бұрын
This was AMAZING!!! Thank you so very much. It was comprehensive but easy to follow, and so well done!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Kimmaline I am so glad that you found it useful 😊👍
@heleezy4 жыл бұрын
You nailed the title dude, just purchased some ISO’s.
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Hydroa Awesome! Which species?
@marisacharland94696 жыл бұрын
The Orange/Brown isopods were cool, in going to reptile Expo soon and hope they sell some!
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
manachi koo koo I hope you find some there, good luck!
@marisacharland94696 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax I've kept them before, found them in my garden and they've bred ALOT (Canada Quebec). but they were all sorts of different variations mixed Toghether, I don't know if that poses a problem? Maybe you can tell me. But I'd like to try again with one specific species for a long while!
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
manachi koo koo They can sometimes do well with several species together, but generally one eventually outcompetes the other, especially in smaller enclosures. 😊👍
@AAGWproductions5 жыл бұрын
have you seen the rubber ducky isopods??
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Adrian I have! They are amazing!
@naomibp95375 жыл бұрын
I’ve kept A. vulgare for arthropod research and they did very well with very wet regular soil with dead leaves and some pieces of log and branches with no rocks/wood chips
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Bogs Fogs they are pretty adaptable creatures. Wet soil can sometimes (not always) go acidic or anaerobic, causing problems for the isopods, but it sounds like it worked in your case.
@SlapStyleAnims6 жыл бұрын
You should sometimes upload skits of your Isopods, lol
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
SlapStyle Anims 🤣👍 Maybe I should!
@4dub8025 жыл бұрын
I am interested in isopods and this video was very helpful thank you!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
4 Dub Glad to hear it! You are most welcome 👍
@caseG805 жыл бұрын
They love sprouted plants could add some seeds to your compost.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Case G good idea! Sometimes zucchini or squash seeds sprout in the enclosures and they love those. I may try sprouting some birdseed for them. 😊👍
@zareptiles5 жыл бұрын
Im preparing to get some isopods this weekend, so this was very helpful! Thank you!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
ZA Reptiles You are very welcome! Which species are you starting with?
@zareptiles5 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax Pets most likely blues and dwarf whites - I’ve been told they are good beginners. I’d love to get into diary cows and zebras though!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
ZA Reptiles while powder blues and dwarf whites are certainly great for beginners, dairy cows are excellent beginner isopods as well! Zebras can be slightly more difficult, just because they require more ventilation. 👍
@zareptiles5 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax Pets thanks for the info!
@nozii066 жыл бұрын
Thanks, i learned a lot ! I might start keeping some :)
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
nozii06 Glad to hear it 😊👍
@DamianBloodstone6 жыл бұрын
Great vid on the creatures. I never knew what they were called until now. I always had respect for them. I think I've seen three of the species you showed living here in the wild in Virginia.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Damian Bloodstone Thank you! Glad to know you share my interest in them. You may have more species in Virginia than I do here...it is fairly arid where I live, so I don’t see many wild isopods around, with the exception of Armadillidium vulgare, which tolerates a fair amount of aridity. 😊👍
@jeremyfrost263610 ай бұрын
Yeah, I also recognized some of these species from Virginia.
@michaelmouse43084 жыл бұрын
I love roly-polies. I had em' as a child in fact. Cute little critters they are indeed =^.^=
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Michael Mouse They are a lot of fun...and now so many more adults see the appeal than ever before!
@Roseles895 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I was worried cause I got my first culture of iso to go in with my iguana.. but I wanted to build them up before putting the 20 I got in there.. I love you are very visual on what everything looks like.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Leslie Williams building up the culture is always a good idea...and then you’ve got a backup. I’m glad you appreciate the visuals...One video can be worth 10,000 words. 😊👍
@bigsky4455 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful! Thank you sooo much! I started experimenting with Bio-Active Vivarium & this video helped a lot!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Bioactive Vivariums are the way to go! 😊👍
@bigsky4455 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax they are soooo much fun! I've been in the aquarium hobby for years & never realized how much an aquarium ecosystem is related to the ecosystem of a Bio-Active setup. Binge warching your videos!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
The BigSky Family Vlogs theynreally are quite similar. I love my aquariums, but I do find that bioactive vivariums are not only similar in many ways, but also easier in some respects. 👍
@bigsky4455 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax couldn't agree more! Thanks again for you informative videos!
@Dreadykruger112 жыл бұрын
I love your videos you give great facts
@gothiclita4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice! I have isopods!
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Mia Bartolic _09 you’re welcome!
@gothiclita4 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax 😊
@elizabethanrose6 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. I got turned on to isopods and hexapods through an NPR podcast. I will no longer shrink back when I see these in my garden or even at night at seaside when fishing. Amazing.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Tonessa West Crowe I am glad to know that you now share my fascinating for them! 😊👍
@JaesadaSrisuk6 жыл бұрын
Do you remember the name of the podcast you were listening to? I’d love to listen to a podcast about isopods!
@elizabethanrose6 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not it started with a Radiolab/NPR podcast that I found fascinating. www.wnycstudios.org/story/from-tree-to-shining-tree/
@JaesadaSrisuk6 жыл бұрын
Tonessa West Crowe Thank you! I can’t wait to listen to it as I love RadioLab radio productions. Much appreciated!
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Tonessa West Crowe I want to listen as well! 😊👍
@123420873 жыл бұрын
Isopod’s are so interesting and beautiful
@DragonUdo5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Informative Video!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
DragonUdo Thank you! Good luck with your isopods!
@makeracistsafraidagain2 жыл бұрын
I've been feeding Morning Wood to my backyard isopods... I have no idea what variety they are... (Northern California) and they devour it amazingly fast. The increase in population in just a couple months is astounding. I guess I may have to release some back into the wild or I'll be overrun. Some have white patches. Perhaps I should try to isolate this trait. I just ordered the Bug Burger. Thanks for the suggestion. I definitely want to keep them healthy and happy.
@OutOfControl1013 жыл бұрын
Hi! Nice vid! I'd love it if you could maybe make a vid where you tell us an exact weekly routine telling us info about how often to feed, if you don't have soil what else we could use and how often you spray them ect. Thanks for making great videos and I look forward to future videos!
@dinosaurterrorworld1445 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information 😊👍
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Dinosaurs Terror World you are very welcome! 😊👍
@TheFatPunisher5 жыл бұрын
My toads eats these things up like crazy
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
The Fat Punisher I’ve heard they make an excellent food for toads, although some species would be pretty pricey snacks!
@tstanleymk4you3 жыл бұрын
Very useful information. Glad I stumbled across your video.
@mikem_vb45466 жыл бұрын
Very informative.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Mike M_VB thank you!
@uccaroo94683 жыл бұрын
07:28 plant on the left side of the left terrarium go BRRRR *excuse me i hate myself for doing that xD*
@Aquarimax3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Mysterious bouncy fern!
@LiveAndLetLive20244 жыл бұрын
That was awesome footage of them battling for the food toward the end of the video! I can't help but think they're super cute. I'm going to be checking out your website and seeing about ordering some supplies sometime, so thanks for all of the thorough information and links! I hope that your orange morph you guys were excited about continued to produce even more color morphed offspring! Edit: I had added a question here, but I found the answer online right after that, lol. Now I know that no, springtails cannot launch themselves out of my tank. :')
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It turns out that orange individual was a stowaway...LOL!
@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you 👍
@malaysia-naturelover21244 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing, it help us a lots
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Malaysia - Nature Lover You are very welcome!!
@jaredwehmeyer43245 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Jared Wehmeyer Why thank you! I am glad it has been helpful! 😊👍
@nogatonis1946 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Anonimo You’re welcome, and thank you for watching!
@intothemicroworld93225 жыл бұрын
7:29 left terrarium plant moved😧
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Ants Ph. One of my dart frogs was jumping around. 👍
@btdarterschannel1125 жыл бұрын
Very informative video! Thanks a lot! 😁👍
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
BTDarters Channel You’re welcome! I am glad it was helpful!
@andrewchen18536 жыл бұрын
Yeaaaasssss, thanks Rus!
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Chen You’re welcome! 😊👍
@user-bp5py6bh3g4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! I very much want to get some 😁
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
Shimon you’re welcome! I hope you end up getting some 👍
@javim1216 жыл бұрын
Would love a video showing how to create a display isopod viv
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Javi de la fuente great idea! 👍
@JTBReptiles5 жыл бұрын
Great video Rus! I’m setting up my first cultures in the coming days, so this was really helpful! Now to watch your video on springtails...
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
JTB Reptiles Glad to hear you are getting into Isopods and springtails! Not only do they completely transform bioactive vivaria, they are fascinating in their own right! 😊👍
@the_animal_ark5 жыл бұрын
Omg thx for putting my comment in the vid this help so Mitch thx ❤️
@the_animal_ark5 жыл бұрын
Dident see this till now 😍
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Thanks for the question! 😊👍
@beastking23766 жыл бұрын
thanks mate! this is very helpfull
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
BEASTKING You’re welcome! Happy to hear it!
@pauchok67144 жыл бұрын
Nice info
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
ezekiel m thank you!
@melissamuddle64596 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a video on how/where you keep your whole collection. Like do you keep the enclosures all together or spread around the house in case of a mite infestation etc. Are they exposed to any light or kept in a dark location? Stuff like that.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Melissa Jones Great suggestion! I will plan on that 😊👍
@alexanderhowell-holmes26304 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video.
@imagreatguy12504 жыл бұрын
I feel like this guy is the Heisenberg of isopods
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
David Garcia As in the Heisenburg of quantum physics fame?
@imagreatguy12504 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax Exactly, and more recently Walter White from Breaking Bad, lol ; )
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
David Garcia I had to look him up, but I see what you mean 🤣
@mr.arachnook47215 жыл бұрын
Nice videos! I caught 3 types of spiny isopods here in the Philippines(specifically in Luzon area) last week. They don't seem to like the fruits I gave em. Are they more sensitive maybe than of those isopods that you have? I'm planning to breed em btw.
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Philippe Cantoria I hope you are able to get them breeding! They may have specific needs that differ from other isopods, but nearly all species are detritivores. I would love to see pics or video of them! Do they have plenty of leaf litter? You can try giving them some fish food...many isopods like it. 👍
@mr.arachnook47215 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax thanks.
@phukhangle37655 жыл бұрын
keep springtails with isopods and the springtails will eat the mold or fungi
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Phú Khang Lê Yes, That works very well...I keep springtails with my isopods 👍
@Barbaryotaku6 жыл бұрын
Nice video.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Barbaryotaku thank you!
@jordy40544 жыл бұрын
awesome video.
@DowntheWormHole5 жыл бұрын
Nice was thinking of getting a few today
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
I hope you do...they are so fun! 👍
@the_animal_ark5 жыл бұрын
I’m so sad. Cos I keep watching this vid geeking out that I made it in to one of. His vids. So excited. Replaying the vid over and over. Eating for him to pets 4ever 1. 😱. I keep doing this I’m weird. Lol. Owell
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Pets 4ever1 Thanks for making the request! It turned out to be a pretty popular video! 😊👍
@varanidguy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! This will help a lot. :-D
@jefferyhughey54964 жыл бұрын
These animals are so funny animals
@Aquarimax4 жыл бұрын
I agree! Funny, endearing, fascinating...
@conlon43323 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of trying to keep some that are native to where I live (catch some) so I can feed them to my quail.
@Aquarimax3 жыл бұрын
Your quail would probably like them!
@samueltonnesson6915 жыл бұрын
I’ve been breeding isopods for about a two years now and want to up productivity, do you still use your experimental substrate or would you recommend some other?
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Samuel Tonnesson I still use the substrate I make with organic compost, alder /oak pellets, and hardwood leaves, plus powdered eggshell with great result Feeding at least twice a week with aupplwmwntal foods definitely increases productivity. 👍
@loveant3d4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, ty :)
@chelzawilliams57236 жыл бұрын
Good stuff👍 but can u make a video about morph isolation in isopods. Im trying to prepare myself for any oddballs in my culture.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
sweetgurl crystal great suggestion! I will add that to my list. 😊👍
@chelzawilliams57236 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax 😀
@KayD5 жыл бұрын
This really helped, thank you!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Kelly Drummond glad to hear it! 😊👍
@KayD5 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax I have some 'titans' coming this week, can't wait!
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! They are a great species, I am sure you will enjoy them!
@dinosaurterrorworld1446 жыл бұрын
Awesome🤩👍
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Dinosaurs Terroir World Thank you! 😊👍
@dinosaurterrorworld1446 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax I’m thinking on getting a green frog
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Dinosaurs Terroir World i used to keep those, they are fun! Voracious eaters...
@dinosaurterrorworld1446 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax I saw one available and I just had to buy it
@dinosaurterrorworld1446 жыл бұрын
Aquarimax what do they eat?
@qpeluso6 жыл бұрын
Can isopods dig? I buried mine with a second layer of soil when building my bioactive vivarium. It's been over a week and still haven't seen any. I did leave in the carrot slices that came with the culture so maybe they are eating the carrot slices. I'm worried I killed them.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Mambaconda most will dig around in the substrate. Most likely, they are just fine.
@all4life4evr6 жыл бұрын
thx!! great content good help :)
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
johny boy you’re welcome! 😊👍
@ianaliciaperry52435 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, thank you!!
@jackbordeau70636 жыл бұрын
Great vedio could you do another on mourning geckos maybe?
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Jack Bordeau Thanks! Any specific mourning gecko topic?
@VisaquariumNl6 жыл бұрын
Cheer! :)
@2pacslove5 жыл бұрын
I Breed Dubia Roaches, as pets and a food source for my chameleons. I use a screen glass tank for them, with sheet moss at the bottom an Spanish moss on the top of the sheet moss, for better hiding with draft wood and real whole coconuts with holes as decorations I find it more easy to clean and keep a nice look for them, i also find I can give them water through the moss without drowning them..I keep a heating pad on one side of the tank the other side I keep cooler..its a 55 gallon tank.. I really want to use some type of isopods for them as a clean up crew, that breeds fast as well, for my other tanks and well because I like bugs and giving my lizards a variety of foods..so far from what I have gathered but cant choose between the two is the.. armadillidium Montenegro clown isopod seems like a species that would survive with them, and the powder blue isopods procellionides pruinosus.. But since I'm no expert I was wondering if I could get your opinion on which isopod I should use.. I really don't want to use beetles i have had friends to have had bad experiences with them.. I've Also heard of springtails an that they jump and because of the decorations in my tank they would be able to escape.. any suggestions..??
@Aquarimax5 жыл бұрын
Brea TripleB I would go with Porcellionides pruinosus. It’s cheap, it breeds quickly, it’s extremely hardy, and comes in 3 color morphs: ‘powder blue’ (more of a velvety gray), Orange, and white. My main concern with Armadillidium klugii is that they prefer drier conditions than Dubia roaches.
@2pacslove5 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarimax thank you very much
@joshuaramish38216 жыл бұрын
Great video only thing i had a problem with is fish food. Not sure what brand of fish food you used but i got mites from omega one .But i really like feeding my isopods bug burger and arcadia custodian fuel.
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
Joshua Ramish Thank you! I. Generally use Omega One as well, thought I haven’t had mite issues, it may depend on the batch. Where is Arcadia Custodian Fuel available?
@coonus16 жыл бұрын
Cool I subscribed ✌️😎
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
coonus1 Thank you!
@elliswoodall4073 жыл бұрын
Funny how the Isopods knock each other out the way for their share of food. Just like some humans, they want their fare share too, LOL.
@ethanvandal1846 жыл бұрын
nice vid again mate, but do you think that too much ventilation would ever be a problem
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
ethan vandal Thank you! Too much ventilation can be an issue if it causes the substrate to dry out...that would kill the Isopods quickly.
@LonerSurfer3 жыл бұрын
Wicked to watch that fern’s leaf pop up when you mentioned zucchini. Sorry for the crazy comment. I do have White Outs in my bio active terrarium. Awesome creatures. Cute as hell. And is a air plant as delicious as a zucchini? They munched on and killed mine. Had to remove it
@Aquarimax3 жыл бұрын
Those air plants can be a little tricky! I have had success for quite a while, and then…downhill…
@papiyo283 жыл бұрын
I'm just getting ready before my isopod arrives. I've had them before when i has a kid but back then there was no internet, so very little research was made on my part. So now i want to make sure i do everything right. I have lots of trees on my land, not mentioning evergreens, i have maples, bitch, apple trees, and others that i don't know the name in english and others that i have yet to identify. Why do i hear often to use hardwood trees? I ask because i found wild local isopods in an area where it was mostly soft trees with a little semi-hard trees.
@lexedmonds90755 жыл бұрын
7:27 Sproing.
@dabasdraugs56965 жыл бұрын
I like this video
@jamie919956 жыл бұрын
Can it be any kind of leaves?
@Aquarimax6 жыл бұрын
The Jeffrey 27 As long as they are fallen, decaying, nontoxic hardwood leaves. So that does leaves some out...but oak, maple, cottonwood, magnolia, elm, willow, and many others are fine.